According to the BBC Press Office, here.

"BBC Group and YouTube today announced a new strategic partnership, focused on investments in new programming, collaborating to showcase more BBC moments that bring the UK together on YouTube, and upskilling the next generation of future creators and producers from across the UK."


More here from the BBC News Site.

And more from "Variety" here.

"Last week, the FT reported that the BBC would also be able to generate a profit from any partnership with YouTube by advertising on programs shown outside of the U.K. As a public service broadcaster, it does not earn money through advertising on home soil, instead charging a license fee to British audiences for access to its content."

And more from "Deadline" here. This includes some interesting statistics...."Under the agreement, the BBC will grow its number of YouTube channels to 50, which includes those operated by commercial arm, BBC Studios. New specialist channels will include BBC3’s Deepwatch (working title), featuring new and existing documentaries.

Seven children’s channels will also be launched, including The Epic Facts channel, which will bring together content from BBC series including Horrible Histories and Deadly 60. The BBC will also showcase “moments that bring the UK together” like the Winter Olympics."

The RPI for December 2025 was 4.2%

So depending what BBC pension benefits you receive that will be the basis for increase this year 2026

Bob Prabhu has poted this on Facebook:
I heard that Dave Goldsmith died,on Sunday 18th of January 2026.
When I was working in the News studios, Dave Goldsmith got promoted in the 70s to Vision Supervisor on Clive Besley's group and a few years later, he was promoted to shift leader, ENG Facilities Unit.
After he retired, dementia affected his health. His careing, loving, brave wife of many years, Lesley took good care of him but as they both aged, she could not manage. Dave was put in a home to be cared for.
Dave was very popular at work at the BBC and other social group. He was admired for his leadership and fairness to his staff. After he retired, he enjoyed travelling with his wife and meeting his old fellow colleagues for a drink or a bite.
I last saw Dave and Lesley at the BBC Park Westen event, seven years ago.
When I know details of his funeral, I shall let you know.

If this is an appropriate place for a anecdote about lovely Nigel, let me know.  If I should post in another place, tell me where.  Best wishes, Tim J

This post was on Facebook:
It is with huge regret and sadness that I have to announce that my mother, the costume designer Carol Lawrence passed away on the 28th of November.
After a successful career as a stage designer Carol started working at the BBC in the early 80’s. Her very first job was Playschool, and she did her time on all the Strands, and was an assistant on many shows such as Alas Smith & Jones. She went on to design for Blue Peter, EastEnders, The Brittas Empire, Allo Allo, The Slammer and many other shows before becoming the designer on every flagship Saturday morning show from Going Live, Live and Kicking, Dick and Dom through to TMI.
Carol worked with so many people over the years and it is heartbreaking to bring such horrible news. My brothers and I are devastated at her loss. If anybody who knew Carol would like to get in touch with us then we would be very pleased to hear from you. You can contact me here on FB or alternatively email my brother, Jon at jonhaydengriffin@yahoo.co.uk

Tony (Was TV center Cameras) Passed away on the 2md Jan 2026

Ray sadly passed away on January 2nd after a short battle with cancer.

He joined the BBC in the 50's in lighting at TFS and later joined the Back Projection Dept based at TVC which in turn became Scenic Projection Dept (part of Visual Effects)
until the department's closure in 1988.

As a result he  retired and moved to Lincolnshire.

"HOW":- "Head Of Whistleblowing".

According to "The Independent"..... "As advertised on the website, the broadcaster is seeking to hire two senior roles: a Head of Corporate Investigations & Whistleblowing, and a director in the same department. The Head of Corporate Investigations is a replacement for an existing position".


There is more here.

Michael Barton, first Managing Editor of BBC Radio Sheffield has died aged 94.

More here.

And now its 57 years! Good grief.  That of course was in the "good old days" at a great Wood Norton.